H.R. 955 · 117th Congress
Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Paul Tonko
- Introduced
- 2021-02-08
- Latest action
- 2021-02-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021
This bill allows Medicaid payment for medical services furnished to an incarcerated individual during the 30-day period preceding the individual's release. The Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Payment and Access Commission must report on specified information relating to the accessibility and quality of health care for incarcerated individuals, including the impact of the bill's changes.